Recipe: Watermelon Salad

Recipe #1: Watermelon Salad With Thai Basil & Feta Cheese

Recipe #2: Watermelon Salad With Tomato, Basil & Chives

Just because it’s called a “salad” doesn’t mean it has lettuce—or even a recognizable vegetable. Other greens, such as parsley or basil can turn mixtures of ingredients into salads, too. Here are two variations on watermelon salad, both delicious.

Recipe #1: Watermelon Salad With Thai Basil & Feta Cheese

This recipe for Watermelon Salad incorporates Thai basil, which has a more assertive taste than many other basil variety. Combined with the sweet and juicy watermelon, it’s a refreshing salad that’s a break from the ordinary. Prep time is 10 minutes, but because the flavors in the watermelon and Thai basil need time to blend, they should be chilled together ahead of time in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.